New York Bed Bug Settlement Victory
The Law Offices of Effie Soter, P.C. is happy to announce our latest New York bed bug settlement. The Plaintiff sustained bed bug bites while in their apartment through no fault of their own. This bed bug exposure caused Plaintiff...
Is the Landlord Liable for Costs Related to Replacing Property That I Have to Throw Away Because Of Bed Bugs?
Is the Landlord Liable for Costs Related to Replacing Property That I Have to Throw out because of bed bugs? Generally, the landlord is only liable for property...
What should I lookout for with insecticides if I have bed bugs?
What should I lookout for with insecticides if I have bed bugs? Insecticides are highly toxic chemicals. You should educate yourself about a particular product before using it or allowing an exterminator to use it. This...
Jury Awards A Cancer Patient $72.5 Million In A New York Personal Injury Case Against The MTA
On February 22, 2024, a New York County jury awarded a plaintiff, who was left partially paralyzed after being struck by a New York City bus a $72.5 Million jury award.
On March 6, 2017, the plaintiff, then 61, was crossing East Houston Street when an M14...
Can I Ask My Landlord To Do More to Ensure No Bed Bugs Come Into My Apartment?
Yes, you can. A landlord has an obligation to keep your apartment bedbug free, so the landlord should take reasonable steps to keep bedbugs from coming into your apartment from a...
Queens County Jury Awards Over $38 Million For A New York Birth Injury
In December of 2022, a Queens County jury found in favor of the plaintiff in a New York Birth Injury case. The infant plaintiff suffered lack of oxygen during delivery and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy upon her birth. The jury awarded the plaintiff damages in excess of $38 million, which...
What Do I Have To Do to Get Ready for A Bed Bug Exterminator?
The exterminator will let you know what steps you have to take in advance of extermination — and you should follow those instructions to the letter. Usually, it will involve dry-cleaning or washing and...
Can I Use a Bed Bug Infestation as a Defense in a Nonpayment Case?
Can I Use a Bed Bug Infestation as a Defense in a Nonpayment Case? Yes, you can. Housing Court has awarded rent abatements for bedbug infestations. But you should be prepared to document the...
New York Bed Bug Settlement Victory
The Law Offices of Effie Soter, P.C. is happy to announce our latest New York bed bug settlement. The Plaintiff sustained bed bug bites while in their apartment through no fault of their own. This bed bug exposure completely ruined...
Were You Injured Due To A Landlord Failing To Provide Reasonable Security?
If the answer to the question is yes, you should speak with a New York Negligent Security Attorney to discuss your legal rights and all options available to you.
In New York State, a landlord has a duty to take "minimal" precautions to protect tenants from reasonably...